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Upcoming Events and Webinars
Funding 101: RedRover Safe Housing Grants
by Don't Forget the Pets
Housing People and Pets in Crisis Workshop (Sylva, North Carolina)
by Don't Forget the Pets
Protecting All Victims: How the Law Addresses Animal Abuse, Family Safety, and Professional Reporting
by Don't Forget the Pets
Resources for Professionals
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A Guide to Restraining Orders
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From Barrier to Benefit: Overcoming Challenges of Creating Pet-Friendly Domestic Violence Shelters
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What Every Advocate Needs to Know About Strangulation
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How Police Are Trained to Respond to Domestic Violence
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How to Prove Nonphysical Abuse in Court
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Announcing the 2026 Purple Ribbon Awards!
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2025 Purple Ribbon Awards Celebration
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2025 Purple Ribbon Awards $10,000 Grant Winner: YWCA of Nashville/Middle Tennessee & Sharon Roberson
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2025 Purple Ribbon Awards $5k Grant Winner: WINGS Housing Team of Chicago, IL
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2025 Purple Ribbon Awards $5k Grant Winner: CASA Marion of Marion County, FL
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2025 Purple Ribbon Awards $5k Grant Winner: Friends of Yates of Kansas City, KS & LaDora Lattimore
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2025 Purple Ribbon Awards $5k Grant Winner: A New Leaf of Mesa AZ in honor of Judge Ellie Finn
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When You Can't Afford to Leave an Abusive Partner
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Everything You Need to Know to Nominate for a 2026 Purple Ribbon Award
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The Joy and Pain of the Holidays: Healthy Habits to Survive and Thrive
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Burnout: When You’re Exhausted, Overwhelmed, and Still Feel It’s Not Enough with Amelia Nagoski
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